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Hong Kong Cyberport’s Web3 Ecosystem Expands to 270 Blockchain Companies

Hong Kong‘s Cyberport, a state-supported business hub, has rapidly expanded its roster of blockchain-related enterprises to over 270, following the addition of more than 120 firms in just 16 months.…

Microsoft’s BiomedParse Brings AI to Cancer Detection

Microsoft has unveiled BiomedParse, a new AI model powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, designed to analyze medical images and assist in identifying diseases, including various cancers. The tool, announced on Monday,…

Stalemate in House Ethics Committee Over Release of Matt Gaetz Report

On Wednesday, the House Ethics Committee convened in a closed session without reaching a consensus on whether to publicly disclose a detailed report of their extensive investigation into former Rep.…

HarperCollins’ Mystery AI Partner Identified as Microsoft

HarperCollins has partnered with Microsoft to license select nonfiction titles for artificial intelligence model training, according to Bloomberg. The deal, which spans three years, requires authors to opt in, ensuring…

Nvidia’s Blackwell Chips Lead AI Market Growth

Nvidia’s third-quarter performance exceeded Wall Street expectations, with the company reporting significant revenue growth fueled by robust demand for its artificial intelligence chips. The technology giant delivered $35.08 billion in…

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Reveal Plans for the Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, newly appointed co-leads of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have detailed their ambitious plan to reshape the federal government. Writing in The Wall Street…

Alphabet Cleared for $2 Billion Investment in Anthropic by UK Regulator

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Alphabet’s $2 billion investment in Anthropic, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup developing large language models (LLMs) and the chatbot Claude.…

Launch of DeFi Vaults for BlackRock’s BUIDL by Securitize and Elixir

On November 19, Securitize and Elixir introduced a significant innovation in the realm of tokenized securities with the launch of a liquid staking token (LST) for BlackRock’s onchain money fund,…

Nvidia’s Stock Could See $300 Billion Swing After Earnings

Nvidia’s market value could experience a staggering $300 billion shift following its quarterly earnings report, set to release after markets close on Wednesday. According to U.S. options market data analyzed…

Collaboration Among Chainlink, Microsoft, and Banco Inter in Brazilian CBDC Pilot

The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), the central bank of Brazil, has initiated the second phase of its Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, aimed at enhancing cross-border transactions…

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Arrives on the Web

OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode to the web, bringing conversational capabilities to browsers. Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer, announced the rollout on X, confirming that this feature…

California Court Holds DAO Participants Accountable Under Partnership Laws

On November 18, a landmark decision by Judge Vince Chhabria of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California set a significant legal precedent affecting members of decentralized…

Kadokawa Gains 19% After Sony Interest Surfaces

Kadokawa Corporation’s stock surged 19% during early trading in Tokyo on Wednesday, following a Reuters report that Sony is in discussions to acquire the Japanese publishing, anime, and gaming giant.…

Shaquille O’Neal Agrees to $11 Million Settlement in Astrals NFT Class Action

Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal recently finalized an $11 million settlement in a class action lawsuit concerning his promotion of the Astrals non-fungible token (NFT) collection. This legal resolution also…

Blackwell Chips in Focus as Nvidia Grapples with Supply Issues

Nvidia is poised to report third-quarter revenue of $33.13 billion, an 82.8% increase year-on-year, as analysts closely scrutinize the company’s performance. While this marks an impressive gain, it represents the…

Bluesky Hits 20 Million Users, Tripling in Three Months

Bluesky, the decentralized social platform, has surpassed 20 million users, nearly tripling its user base in the past three months. This milestone comes after a surge that saw the app…

Apple Warns Mac Users of Zero-Day Cyberattacks

Apple has issued urgent security updates addressing two zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in cyberattacks targeting Mac users. The updates, released Tuesday, include fixes for macOS, iPhones, and iPads, including devices…

Google’s Gemini Chatbot Can Now Remember You

Google has added a memory feature to its Gemini chatbot, allowing it to recall details about users’ preferences, work, and interests. The feature is currently rolling out to users of…

Biden Maintains Discretion on Trump During International Summits

President Joe Biden, in the aftermath of back-to-back international summits, finds himself navigating a precarious transition period with the looming presidency of Donald Trump. Throughout the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation…

Sony Eyes Kadokawa in Strategic Expansion Talks

Sony is in discussions to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media company behind the blockbuster video game Elden Ring, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The deal, if finalized,…